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MacVoices #26064: Live! – Dropping Support for Hardware, New AirTags, and Apple Cash

Belkin is ending support for most Wemo smart home devices, raising fresh concerns about IoT e-waste and long-term reliability. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty JenciusJim ReaNorbert FrassaGuy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden also react to a new generation of AirTags with louder alerts and longer range, share real-world tracking and wallet stories, and explains Apple Cash’s higher instant transfer fees. 

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MacVoices #24153: MVL – WWDC Keynote Reaction and Analysis

MacVoices #24153: MVL – WWDC Keynote Reaction and Analysis

The MacVoices Panel provided their thoughts, opinions, and favorite features on Apple’s WWDC keynote announcements in a full-length session that saw panel members coming and going due to schedule commitments. From why we loved the opening skit to the positive reaction as indicated by the Apple stock price, operating system updates to the much anticipated AI (Apple Intelligence) announcements, the panel gave high marks to what some analysts felt would be the most important WWDC keynote in years (or ever). Panelists included Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, Mark Fuccio, Brittany Smith, Eric Bolden.

MacVoices #24152: MVL – Spotify Kills CarThing; Samsung’s Difficult Repair Demands

MacVoices #24152: MVL – Spotify Kills CarThing; Samsung’s Difficult Repair Demands

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs discuss the rise of the Apple News’ importance to a variety of audiences. From being a great way to obtain curated news and access to magazines to growing part of Appel’s Services revenue stream to a possible savior for some online publications in the fight to obtain readers and generate revenue of their own, Apple News is no longer being overlooked. 

MacVoices #24151: MVL – The Growing Importance of Apple News

MacVoices #24151: MVL – The Growing Importance of Apple News

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs discuss the rise of the Apple News’ importance to a variety of audiences. From being a great way to obtain curated news and access to magazines to growing part of Appel’s Services revenue stream to a possible savior for some online publications in the fight to obtain readers and generate revenue of their own, Apple News is no longer being overlooked.

MacVoices #24150: Road to Macstock – Wally Cherwinski and the Macstock Film Festival

MacVoices #24150: Road to Macstock – Wally Cherwinski and the Macstock Film Festival

The biggest event inside  Macstock Conference and Expo is the annual Macstock Film Festival, organized and hosted by Wally Cherwinski. An accomplished videographer in his own right, Wally shares his thoughts on why you (yes, you!) should be creating a submission and joining in the fun. No prizes, no judging and no pressure mean that anyone can be part of the Festival. Wally provides some tips on how to approach a subject, creating something from content you already have, and the emotional impact of preserving memories through video. 

MacVoices #24146: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Your Online Privacy (1)

MacVoices #24146: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Your Online Privacy (1)

Joe Kissell shares insights on online privacy in his book, Take Control of Your Online Privacy, 5th Edition, stressing the importance of staying informed on privacy issues amidst evolving technology threats. He focuses on practical high and medium priority privacy concerns for everyday individuals, advising prioritization based on individual risk profiles. Emphasizing the impact of advertisers collecting extensive personal data, Joe provides tips on data sharing. He cautions against oversharing personal information online and offers steps to enhance online privacy highlighting the need to be proactive in understanding and addressing online privacy risks. (Part 1)

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Chuck Joiner, creator of MacVoices, has been producing original Apple, Macintosh, and tech-focused audio and video content since 2000. With expertise acquired through a background in insurance investigation, negotiation, and litigation management, Chuck’s curiosity-driven content aims to inform and entertain.

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